Vamana Temple...Khajuraho series (4)
Vamana Temple is another example of brilliant temple architecture, falling under the Eastern group of the Khajuraho temples. It was constructed in the period of 1050-1075 AD by the Chandela Rulers.The vamana temple consist of a mandap and garbha graha which contains the drawf images of vamana, an incarnation of vishnu. This temple also has no pradakshina around sanctum. It is situated about 200 meters to the north-east to Brahma Temple. Around the temple are two band of sculptures with almost 3000 figures. The exterior of the temple has double walls with intricate carvings of apsaras in various sensual poses & musicians, dancers, women preening in front of a mirror, etc.
VAMANA TEMPLE, KHAJURAHO, MADHYA PRADESH.
Vaman Temple - Khajuraho Diaries - Part One
The Path from the Brahma Temple leads north to the Vamana Temple enclosure. The temples looks out on the surrounding feilds and every season it has a different aspect, whether against a foreground of a ripening green crop or the golden - yellow harvest. The temples is of mediun size and the western group. Unfortunately the porch of the temple has collapsed, and without it tooks a little stunted. It measures 19.1 meters in lenght and 13.9 meters in breath ( while the Devi Jagadambi is 23.4 meters long and 14.9 meters wide)
The vamana temple consist of a mandap and garbha graha which contains the drawf images of vamana, an incarnation of vishnu. According to the myth, there was once a haughty king and vishnu assumed the form od dwarf or Vamana to teach him a lesson. He requested the proud (hence foolish) king for just so much land as he could cover with three strides. The king granted the request and vishnu took one step and covered the earth, with the second step he strode across the heavens and had nowhere to place his third step. The despotic king realized his mistake, begged forgiveness and requested vishnu - Vamana to place his third step on his head as a mark of his submission to god. Vamana Temple is dedicated to the dwarf incarnation of Vishnu.
Lakshamana Temple...Khajuraho series (8)
Lakshmana Temple in Khajuraho is categorized under the Western Group of Temples in Khajuraho (Madhya Pradesh). This well-preserved temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. According to the inscription, Lakshmana Temple was built a Chandela ruler by King Yasovarman in the 10th century A.D.Its framework comprises an entrance porch, a mandapa, antrala, maha-mandapa and garbha graha. The rectangular frame of Lakshmana Temple is unique and features subsidiary shrines at the four corners of its platform. The most interesting attribute of the temple is the sanctum which is in the form of a chariot also referred to as the Pancharatha. The sanctum enshrines a three-headed and four-armed image of Vaikuntha Vishnu with a human central head and the side-heads of boar and lion. This Vishnu image was brought from Tibet. The pradkshina path is around the sanctum and is decorated with sculpture all over it. The Lakshmana Temple faces east and the temple stands on a platform which has sculptures depicting court scenes, erotic sculptures, marching armies,elephants and horsemen in procession.The temple's architecture is simply marvellous and its exterior wall exhibits images of over 600 figures. The temple is beautifully decorated with sculptures and the full figures of different forms of women with ornate jewellery.
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The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, India, about 175 kilometres (109 mi) southeast of Jhansi. They are one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India.[1][2] The temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures.[3]
Most Khajuraho temples were built between 950 and 1050 by the Chandela dynasty.[4][5] Historical records note that the Khajuraho temple site had 85 temples by the 12th century, spread over 20 square kilometers Of these, only about 25 temples have survived, spread over 6 square kilometers.[2] Of the various surviving temples, the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is decorated with a profusion of sculptures with intricate details, symbolism and expressiveness of ancient Indian art.[6]
The Khajuraho group of temples were built together but were dedicated to two religions, Hinduism and Jainism, suggesting a tradition of acceptance and respect for diverse religious views among Hindus and Jains in the region.[7]Vamana temple (Devanagri:वामन मंदिर) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vamana, an avatar of the god Vishnu.[1] The temple was built between assignable to circa 1050-75.[1] It forms part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The temple is located in the eastern area of Khajuraho.[1] It is situated about 200 meters to the north-east to Brahma Temple.[1]
it has a sanctum,[1] vestibule,[1] maha-mandapa[1] with lateral transepts[1] and an entrance-porch.[1]
Javari Temple...Khajuraho series (5)
Javari temple is located in the eastern area of Khajuraho, originally built by the Chandella rulers.This temple dedicated to Vishnu, is situated about 200 meters to the south of the Vamana temple. It is assumed that the temple dates back to a period between AD 1075 and 1100. The name Javari is derived from the one time owner of the land. The sanctum contains a four armed broken and headless idol of Lord Vishnu. It is a Nirandhara Prasada type of temple, meaning there is no pradakshina around the inner sanctum. The temple is mainly popular for its highly crafted entrance with beautiful Makara Arch.The entrance gate of sanctum has sculptures depicting nava-graha on the top with Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva sculptures. It has three bands of carved sculptures on the outer wall including voluptuous nymphs and amorous couples. The temple has a close resemblance with Chaturbhuja Temple.
Beautiful Vamana Temple,Khajuraho Eastern Group Of Temples
This is the gorgeous Vamana temple close to the Javari temple in the Eastern group of temple a KM from The Jain group of temples and Western Group of temples.
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Vamana Temple Khajuraho
Vamana temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vamana, an avatar of the god Vishnu. The temple was built between assignable to circa 1050-75. It forms part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duladeo Temple...Khajuraho Series (2)
The Duladeo Temple (दुलादेव मंदिर) in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh is dedicated to the god Shiva in the form of a linga. 'Dulodeo' means “Holy Bridegroom”. The temple is also known as Kunwar Math.The temple faces east and is dated to 1000–1150 AD. It is the last of the temples built during the Chandela period.The temple is located on the bank of the Khudar River in the southern group of temples in Khajuraho. A figure of Shiva is carved on the lintel at the entrance to the sanctum (garbhagriha). The central icon of the linga in the sanctum is not the original but a duplicate, as the original is untraced. A unique feature of the depictions on the linga is that it has 999 more lingas carved all around its surface. Its religious significance is that going round the linga would amount to taking of circumambulation a 1,000 times around it. The exterior walls of the temples have repeated the images of the Bridegroom and his consort. The western wall, which is the part of the temple that is better preserved. The sculptures of the duladeo temple are refined, slim and well -proportioned. The figures, both men and women wear jewellery here than in any other temples in Khajuraho and there are also few figurines in the erotic poses of couples engrossed in love.
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#Documentary #RC #Agriculture #2017 Vamana Temple is another example of brilliant temple architecture, falling under the Eastern group of the Khajuraho temples. It was constructed in the period of .
Vamana temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vamana, an avatar of the god Vishnu.The temple was built between assignable to circa 1050-75.It forms part of .
Video of Vamana temple, which belongs to the Eastern group in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India. The Khajuraho temples have been included in the .
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Village behind Vaaman Temple
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Javari Temple Khajuraho Madhya Pradesh
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Vamana Deva Appearance Day celebrated in Mayapur, 2007
Vamana Deva is a special incarnation of Lord Krishna (Vishnu). He appeared specifically to live with teh demons (demons are also part of God's creation).
Traditionaly Appearance Day of Vamana Deva celebrated by selecting a young devotee boy to play the part and except the worship.
This video is showing how devotees worshiping Vamana Deva in ISKCON Mayapur temple, September 2007.
Jain Group of Temples...Khajuraho Series (1)
Khajuraho has been recognized by UNESCO as a place of world heritage on account of its magnificent temples.The temples of Khajuraho are generally divided into three groups: Western, Eastern and Southern. The Eastern group mainly consisting of Jain temples.There are total 34 Jain Temples. But from architectural point of view the Parshwanath, the Adinath and the Shantinath temples are relatively more important and noteworthy. Shri 1008 Lord Shantinath temple is the main temple with 14 ft. high colossus in the standing posture, the highest idol of all idols (deity images) of Khajuraho. According to an inscription on it, it is installed in Vikrama-Samvat 1085 (1028 AD). This temple is an assemblage of the fragmnets, pillars and images from older temples and is built around a courtyard. This temple also contains a picture-gallery, which exhibits photos of prominent Jain monuments of India. The Parshwanath temple is famous in the world as it contains some of the most excellent sculptures of Khajuraho e.g. figures of Lakshmi-Narain, Balram-Reoti, eight Dikpalas (i.e. Indra, Agni, Yama, Nirriti, Varuna, Vayu, Kuber and Isan), Ambika, Kamdev Rati, Ram-Sita along with Hanuman. This temple is also privileged to possess the best art pieces of Sura- Sundaris (Divine Nymphs) in various attractive postures. The temple is rectangular in shape with few star - like projections that add so much variety to the other temples of this period. The Parshwanath Temple has a porch on the east side that leads into the mandap and sanctum. There is also a projection on the west side, apparently added later, containing a small shrine. Third is the Adinath temple located on the right of the Parshwanath, is a beautiful - though small shrine. It is noted for its simple but well- ornamented 'Shikhar' (spire) and the three bands of sculptures on its semi-circular outer wall containing figures of Gandharvas and Kinnars and Vidyadharas, various Yakshas and Apsaras. The figures of Govadan (Gomukh) - the attendant Yaksha of Lord Risabhadev have been conspicuously carved-out. This temple has got the rare sculptures of sixteen Digambar Jain Vidyadevis with their 'Vahanas' (vehicles) and 'Ayudhas' (weapons) and the necessary 'Parikar' (background).
Mithrananthapuram Vamanamoorthy Temple - Short Documentary
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Eastern Group of Temples, KHAJURAHO, MP, India (Video 04 of 06) (HD)
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⬥ ⬥ ⬥ Video Timeline ⬥ ⬥ ⬥
⮚ VAMANA Temple 0:05
⮚ Inside VAMANA Temple 3:57
⮚ KHAKRA MATH Temple (Less Traveled) 6:51
⮚ JAVARI Temple 9:29
⮚ Inside JAVARI Temple 11:17
⮚ BRAHMA Temple 12:05
⮚ Inside BRAHMA Temple 13:15
⮚ GHANTAI Temple 13:27
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Recorded : August 2019
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⬞ When was it built : 950-1050 CE
⬞ Who built it : Rulers of the Rajput Chandela Dynasty
⬞ Time taken to built : More than 100 years
⬞ Where is it located : Khajuraho, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India
⬞ Why was it built : Place of Hindu and Jain worship
⬞ Dimension : originally 85 temples over 21 square Km area; currently reduced to 25 temples over 6
square Km area
⬞ Materials Used in Construction : Granite or sandstone in shades of buff, pink and pale yellow
⬞ Architectural Style : Nagara
⬞ Destruction & Disfigurement Causes : Muslim Invaders and Time
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